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Menino orders review of Boston’s taxi industry
The review comes a day after the Globe Spotlight Team documented a lopsided system of enforcement of the city’s taxi services.
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Spotlight report | Part 2
On insurance claims, taxi owners avoid accountability
On insurance claims, taxi owners avoid accountabilityPassengers hurt in accidents often run into denial and evasion by poorly insured firms.
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Celtics, without Pierce, fall in Minnesota
Playing without Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, the Celtics had trouble preventing the Timberwolves from scoring in the paint.
After 34 years, convicted rapist is returned to Mass.
After 34 years, convicted rapist is returned to Mass.Gary Alan Irving, who was brought back to Mass. today from Maine, faces sentencing for raping three women in 1978.
Driver in fatal crash was high on heroin, police say
A Middleborough woman pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in the death of an 18-year-old Gordon College student in Lakeville.
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Bradley makes a mark on Opening Day
Jackie Bradley Jr. was effective at the plate, on the base paths, and in the field in Boston’s win over the Yankees.
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Red Sox defeat Yankees in opener
Red Sox defeat Yankees in openerThe Red Sox pounded 13 hits and Jon Lester went five innings as Boston won at Yankee Stadium.
Connolly raised more than $70,000 in March
John Connolly has $335,000 in his account in the race for Boston mayor. Meanwhile, Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral said she won’t run.
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On basketball
Celtics lacking victories, but not confidence
Despite recent struggles, the Celtics feel secure about a first-round matchup with the Knicks. But the numbers lately describe a team in decline.
Metro
Caroline Kennedy reportedly in line as US envoy to Japan; would be first female to fill high-profile post
The nomination would mark a high-profile entrance into public service for the slain president’s only surviving child.
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Nation & World
Prosecutors seeking death penalty for Colo. shooting suspect
James Holmes is accused in last year’s movie theater attack that killed 12 and wounded 70.
Politics
Scott Brown to guest-host ‘O’Reilly Factor’
Brown said he was “excited” for his Monday night turn on the Fox News show.
Business
Silicon Valley firms betting that perks will work
As the tech industry soars out of the Great Recession, plans are in the works for a flurry of massive, perks-laden headquarters.
Arts
Book Review
‘Gulp’ by Mary Roach
The science writer approaches the topic of digestion with robust curiosity and ready humor.
Health and wellness
MD MAMA
Time to pick up the phone and call the doctor?
Some things really do warrant a call to the doctor when your child is sick.
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Globe Talk | April 3
A conversation with Jim Calhoun
A conversation with Jim CalhounSubscribers can attend an evening with Connecticut’s legendary former men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, moderated by Bob Ryan.